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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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